Twitter heaps praise on James Turner Street’s community spirit as Benefits Street draws to a close

White Dee is one of the now famous faces from Benefits Street (Picture: Channel 4)

As Benefits Street drew to a close after five weeks, viewers took one last chance to heap praise on the programme that has divided public opinion, applauding the ‘community spirit’ on show.

For the last five weeks, Channel 4 has opened the doors to James Turner Street in Winson Green, Birmingham, and its benefits-claiming residents.

The show has seen a huge divide in public opinion with some declaring it simply ridicules those on benefits, while others say it provides reasons why benefits should be cut and others believe it gives a glimpse into the hardships benefits claimants face.

Tonight was the final offering of the documentary but Twitter was abuzz with many wishing they lived in such tight-knit communities where the neighbours care about each others’ welfare after notorious resident White Dee went with Fungi to a doctors check-up.

Here are the highlights from the outpouring of love for James Turner Street’s community on Twitter: